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. I ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS BEFORE - r I CHRISTMAS I BETTER GET BUSY REMEMBER . MOTHER WITH A PRESENT a S: THE HOME PAPER VOI.. 25 DALLAS. OREGON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1913 e. 5 I NO. 83 3 Mt fciir 'iQfcimiitiw NATIONAL COM-MinEEMEETS REPUBLICAN LEADERS GET TO GETHER representation in National Conven tion, to be Changed by Committee The meeting of the Republican Nn tional Committee proves that while debate was spirited, that the prevail ing idea of all present was to piepare tor, ami open the way whereby nil party differences could and would be cared for in such a manner that a united party will be in working; shape by next election. ' Following are some of the acts of the committee and some of the state ments made by prominent men which are interesting to all: After five hours of debate the Re publican National Committee deter- ; mined Tuesday evening that it was clothed with ample power to readjust : the composition of the party's Na tional conventions and had authority to make reforms in convention rules and procedure that have been de- nimnled by many elements since the convention of 1912 and the Demo cratic victory at the polls last Novem ber. With little bitterness and no tangi bcl evidence that differences which arose over methods could not be re conciled, the committee took steps which have been agitated in the party for ;)() years and which have been vi tal factors in many exciting conven tions in its latter-day history. Representation Basis Changed. Without a dissenting-vote the com mittee decided to make a change in the basis of representation in National conventions which will greatly affect Southern states, gave full recogni tion to the principle of the primary in the election of delegates to such conventions, approved laws regarding such elections adopted by several slates which provide that all dele gates be selected at large, and accept ed the principle that delegates prop erly accredited by state authorities shall be placed on the temporary con vention roll. v Informally it had been agreed that the new basis1 or representation should lie referred to the Republicans in the various states tor ratification. Convention Plan Voted Down. The only difference of opinion that developed on the surface was over the question ot the machinery to De used to effect the reforms. Ot the 4!) com mitteemen who voted on the one roll call taken, 14 favored the calling of a special convention to bring about the change, and 35 declared themselves onoosed. The roll call by states re sulted as follows: Nay Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas. California. Colorado, Con necticut, Delaware, District of Co lumbia, Florida, (leorgia, Idaho, Illi nois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Min nesota, Mississippi, Montana, Ne braska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Ten nessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Vir ginn, Wisconsin, Wyoming, 3.5. Aye Indiana, Kansas, Louisana, Massachusetts. Michigan. Missouri New Mexico, New York, North Dako ta, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, 14. After this ballot progress was mark ed by a friendly spirit, with an ex pressed desire to harmonize and to face the common "political enemy" with a re-united and solid party. Debate today practically was lim ited to a discussion of the need of a special National convention. Sena tor Borah loomed out as the domi nant figure among the committeemen, who opposed a special convention, wliilp .Y-finvprnnr Hadlev. of Mis souri, and iWlliam Barnes, Jr., of New York, led the forces allied in its support. If there was an inclination toward bitterness at times and II pic tures were drawn of why things hap pened to the party in 1012, they were not. dwelt on at' length and it was plain from the beginning of the meet ing that the committeemen realised that the pressing question np for their decision was not the method of change, but the change itself. in closing the discussion for opponents of the special convention plan Sen ator Borah expressed regret to find himself not in harmony with such of his intimate friends as ex-Governor Hadley, Senators Cummings, of Iowa, and Jones, of Washington, and others. A Ran Coin. Mr. Monran Ellis of Dallas has a lncky piece, it is a half cent bearing he date 1810. When his mother was a little iriH ituriiiir the British war f 'S12 she received the coin in ige from a traders store in ine Am where she lived. Mr. Ellis prize the keepsake very highly, and although the value of it i placed very high, nothing will induce him to part with it. Mrs. E. V. Dalton who has been under treatment at the Dallas hospit al for the pat three weeks wss this week able to he removed to her home. Admission to Bar Made Mora Difficult Applicants for admission to the bar through examinations' must hereaf ter be graduates of some college, highi school or literary institution, and at torneys applying for admission from other states, on certificate, must have practiced law in such state for three years, according to rules adopted to- aay ny tne supreme court. Heretofore no such requirement was made of applicants for examination, and attorneys could be admitted on certificates issued by the supreme conrts of other states, whether they had practiced or not. If an appli cant for examination is not a gradu ate he must pass an examination be fore the board of examiners, which will cover the scope covered by an approved four-year course in a high school. Another change made by the rules adopted today is that the examina tions shall be conducted by an exam ining board of five lawyers of the Oregon bar. These are to be appoint ed by the president of the Oregon Bar Association tor a term of three years. When conducted by this board the examinations are under the direc tion of the supreme court. Hereto fore the supreme court has conducted the examinations. The examinations hereafter will also be held only in Salem. Prior to this they have also been held in Pendleton. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF Report of the Schools of Polk County for the School Month Ending No vember 28th, 1913. Number of schools reporting correct ly and on time bo Number of schools not reporting on time Number of pupils remaining at time ot last report not Number of pupils registered new dur ing mouth..... 1& Number of pupils registered second ary during month 42 Number of pupils re-admitted during month Total number of pupils on register during month 3072 Number of pupils dropped during month 211 Total number of pupils on register at time of this report 2811 Number of days taught during month i 17.4 Whole number of days attendance.. 4C856.5 Whole number of days absence. . 1401.5 Whole number of times late. . 526 Number of pupils neither absent or . late Average number of pupils belonging V 2776.8 Average dailv attendance... 2636.9 Per cent of attendance B7.1 Number of visits by parents. . 190 Number of visits by members of the school board 108 The following schools have been placed on the roll of honor for hav ing made 05 per cent in attendance or over: Zena. Hunan, renee, neu Prairie. Bridgeport, Ballston, Salt creek, Monmouth Grade School. Mon mouth Hieh School. Orchards, Betnei Polk Station, Fairview, Smithfield, Lewisville, Oakgrove, Perydale, Fair view. Butler. Rickreall. Elkins, Inde pendence, Antioch, Brash College, Buena Vista, Buell, Popcorn, Har monvr UDoer Salt Creek, Montgom ery, Lincoln. iNorin uanas wiiwiej, Greenwood, Fir Grove, Sunny Slope, Concord. Oakdale. McCoy, Falls City, Pioneer, Cherry Grove, Oakhurst, Mountainview, Highland, Rogue Riv er, Mistletoe, Maple Grove, Valley Junction, Broadmead, fern, ii, Spring Valley. Thi. following schools have been placed on the roll or honor for hav ing made no tardies during the month: Red Prairie, Orchards, Polk Sta tion. Antioch, Buena Vista, Buell, Harmmiv. Upper Saltereek, North Dallas. Enterprise, Fir Grove. Pio neer, Oakhurst, Mountainview. High land, Mistletoe, Broadmead, 72, West Salem. The following schools have be come standard, having earned the fifteen points required for a standard school: Buena Vista. North Dallas, 7n. 71. Lincoln. Oakhurst, Anti och. Fir Grove. McCoy, Gutherie. and schools have nearly all f th. nnints for a standard school. School rallies have been held in the fiilnwinir schools: Liberty, Mnitn- field. Oak Grove, Cherry Grove. Pedee and Antioch. and much interest has been manifested at these places. Yours respectfully. H. C. SEYMOl'R. Becoming l1" The bill throwingfie - jrah! and on the front porch" , V becoming a nuisance and if theie is no city or diance against it one should be pre pared and passed as an emergency. It keeps the food house-keeper pret tv busy to sweep them off and throw them in the fire- A O. Rempel of Polk waa a visit- or in tne eoumy -" ......... ... 1 PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE DALLAS BAND GIVES ITS FIRST CONCERT Wednesday night the Dallas band gave at the armory the first concert or the series of five that will be given this winter, and to say that the band boys gave a surprise to the large au dience present is putting it mildly. From the first to the last the pro gram was filled with enjoyable num bers, and to those who missed the en tertainment failed to hear the best attraction that Dallas will have -this winter. The reading by Mrs. F.. G. Simonton of New Castle, Pa., was well received as "The Octoroon is classed as one of the most difficult readings to interpretate. She very gracefully responded to an encore. Miss Alice Grant appeared to a gooil advantage and did not disappoint her many ad mirers in the manner she sang "Only lou. one resonried to an encore with "Sweet Miss Mary." The next number, "Bits of Remiek's Hits No, 13" disproved the old saying that 13 is a hodoo, as ibis was the best band selection of the evening, and the au dience seemed to have very little con sideration of the players in their en thusiasm they insisted on an encore. A baratone solo by Norval Gates was pleasing number and as usual Mr. Gates did not disappoint his many friends The popular Moose Orchestra in their number, 'The Trip to the North Pole," showed very plainly that the members of this organization are mu sicians and a credit to Dallas. The "Glow Worm" was the most popular number of the evening. The solo part was charmingly carried by Mrs. T. J. Warren of McMinnville, assisted by the entire band as ac companists. It is a credit to the band to have been able to secure this tal ented lady and a compliment to Dal las to have the opportunity to hear her. The Prune City Quartette by its first appearance in public together, were Rev. t. W. Miles, Willis himon ton, A. V. R. Snyder and F. H. Mor rison. In a very harmonious manner they gave for their first number, "Love s Old Sweet Bong, and in responce to an encore they sang ' ' Ab sent." Their singing would have been creditabe to professionals, and the hearty applause they received pioved the popularity of the singers, The combined age of the quartette is 221 years. The overture, "The Bohemian Girt" by the band was also a popular number and it was followed by the Exit March. Many words of praise was heard by our citizens as they were enronte to their homes and it is safe to predict that the next con cert given by the band will have a larger attendance than the one just given. Mr. Downey, the leader was the re cipient of many compliments by the high efficiency in which he has placed the band. The evening program was as fol lows : Opening March Band Reading. .. . .Mrs. F. G. Simonton Song, "Only You". Miss Alice Grant Overture, "Bits of Remiek's Hits, No. 13 .Band Song, "Selected" J. Norval Gates Selection, "Trip to the North Pole" , Orchestra Song, "Glow Worm "....Mrs. T. J. Warren. Song, "Selected". .Prune City Quar tette. Overture, "Bohemian Girl" Band Exit March..:.. Band A Good Increase. The 1913 school census at Falls Citv shows a very good increase and also that enterprising place is grow ing. A total of 417 school children was found, being an increase of 17. J. H. King of Portland was in Dal las a few days this week. H. C. Eakin went to Corvnllis yes terday on a business trip. The six year old son of Rev. Phelps is very ill this week. Conrad Stafrin went to Portland yesterday to visit the city a day and transact business. The kids are well behaved now. but wait until Christmas is over, they will make for lost time. C. L. Starr and wife of Portland are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Mor rison, parents of Mrs. atarr. Who said that money is scarce! Just look at the full purses the farm ers open in buying holiday gifts. . Late word received by the friends of Chester Siefarth, who is now in the S. P. hospital at San Francisco, ays that he is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson and son Billy of Salem visited with Mrs. T. H. Starbuck the latter part of last week. Sheriff John Grant went over to Lebanon today for three persons ac cused of "shoplifting" in the city about a month ago. Doctors MeCallon and Starfburk were called to Albany yesterday to assist Dr. Davis in a difficult surgical operation at the hospital in that city. Married at court bouse, December 18th by Edgar W. Miles, Guy M. Hamlet' of Drain. Oregon and Miss Hazel B. Chadbonme of Monmouth. Charles Durrell of Independence was over to the county seat today transacting business. Mr. Durrell is one of the road supervisors of the east part of the country. SHOPPING SEASON AT LOCAL STORES DALLAS SHOW WINDOWS MAKE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES. The Christmas Trade is Now On and Extra Help is Required to Care For The Trade. It is a pleasure to walk around town and take a look at the display or merchandise in the different win dows, and if you will take the time to" enter the stores you will find that there is no necessity for you to visit Portland or any other city to find anything you may desire to give as a Christmas token to a friend or rel ative. If you have read the Christmas advertising in the Observer you have observed the fact that our merchants have provided in advance the articles that go to make up a list where you may find anything desired. A little care on your part and a visit to our stores that, have invited you to their place of business will convince you that they can and will do all that they claim both in the quality of goods and the prices. The past week, as we have visited the different stores we have found many crowded and few opportuni ties were presented to ask for items of news, the early buying has shown an increase over past years and each day as time grows shorter the crowds grow larger. There is always something new each Christmas season that will attract the buyers and yon will find these new creations right here in Dallas if you will but take the time to investi gate. Take a forenoon off and enjoy a look over the beautiful things on dis play, if you visit the stores early in the day you can usually find a better opportunity to escape , the crowds which usually fill the stores during the afternoon trade. It is impossible for, many to do their shopping in the morning and if those who can, will do so, they will not only help themselves, but will greatly assist the merchant. Keep up your home pride and show your loyalty to Dallas by giving the home merchant who has invited you to his store, a chance. Anto Road to Coast. The matter of having a good au to road from here to the coast seems to be now up to the people of Polk County. Judge Fogarty, County Judge ot Lincoln County, while in Dallas this week gave out the information that Lincoln County would in the spring and earlv summer build two bridges over the Siletz river and otherwise put their part of the road in good shape. To make this a practical road rrom Dallas would not take we are informed a very great amount of money, and the completion of such a highway would bring a great deal of business to our citv, as well as saving miles of travel to parties desiring to visit the coast trom this county. Now is the time to do the prelim inary work and get ready for the ac tual road building in the spring. A Consistent Layer. Oregon Agricultural College, Cor- vallis, Oregon, December 15th. A hen that produces 644 eggs in three consecutive years is a triumph of the breeders' art. Hen No. A. il or the Oregon Agricultural College Station, has made this marvelous record. During the first year she laid 240 eggs, the second, 222, and the third, 202. Like most of the other remarkable layers in the champion flock, she is a cross bred hen of the Barred Rock and White Leghorn breeds, and be longs to the new strain or breed that is being developed by Professor James Dryden for increasing egg produc tion. The value of her three years' work, 55 1-3 dozen eggs at 25c. per dozen, is about $14. The cost of her feed for three years is about $4.50. This leaves a margin of $9.50 to pay for investment and labor. Master Downey, the band leader's boy is bound to grow up as a music ian, he tried nearly all of the band instruments Wednesday evening to see if they were in tune. Morris Fowle one of the large ranch ers of the Luckiamute country was a visitor in Dallas this week. Mor ris takes great interest in all bachelor meetings and rarely overlook calling on and sympathizing with brothers of his degree. H. C. Campbell and Claude Lewis attended the Jacob Buhler sale near Ballston Wednesday. They report that the sale was well attended and that good prices were received. The eows sold at from $H5 to $150 each and horses at from $80 to $175. The chickens were all sold to one party and brought $10 per dozen, they were of the White Plymouth Rork variety. A record was given of the age. quan tity and quality of milk and the ex act earning capacity of each cow for the past year. " Do Ton Know of Any?, Are there any persons in Dallas that will be without a Christmas present f If there is it is your fault. There is no neighborhood in a city no larger than Dallas but what some neighbor knows the wants of their neighborhood. Look around you and see if there is any poor - widow or family that needs help, If you find them make it known to some Good Fellow and trust him to see that they will receive something Christmas. A cartoon published in an eastern paper last season did a great deal or good and appealed to the hearts of all who saw it. tie drew a dreary looking room with a single window, a dilipi dated bed and at the foot a ragged stocking. Kneeling beside the bed was a little child with her head hur ried in her arms. The picture was The Empty Stocking". Will there be any empty stockings in Dallas t if so it is your fault. Dallas Men Sue Twohy Brothers. Twohy Brothers, John Twohy, the Northwestern Equipment Portland Company and Elbert G. Chandler are defendants in a suit filed in federal court at Portland Tuesday after noon by Clayton T. Eaid and Josepli A. McConnell, residents of Dallas, charging infringment of a patent The complaint alleges that McConnell m 1908 invented a new chock attach ment for cars, that Eaid was given onefourth interest in the inven tion, and that the defendants are making and using (he device with out authority from the owners of the rights. The plaintiffs ask an injunc tion, suitable damages, and that all the chocks that have been- made by the defendants and that are now u use, be destroyed. Santa Clans Won. Your Uncle Sam's postal depart ment knuckled down to Santa Claus. There is a rule that says Christmas stickers Red Cross stamps and simi- ar adhesive decorations shall not be placed on the addressed side of par eels. This rule has been suspended for the holiday season and one may decorate bis own Chritsmas packages to suit his own taste. Care must be taken however not to seal the parcel with the stickers or you will have to pay first class postage, as all sealed parcels eome under the letter postage rates. Destroying Orchards. Near Portland in the Powell Val ley section the state fruit inspector on Wednesday cut down 44 acres ot a fruit orchard. He had notified the owners to spray the same and they pail no attention to the warning, so he became busy and had the trees ail cut down as they had become affected with diseases. There was m the or chard, 2,800 trees and they were all cut down and burned. MOUHTAIH VIEW Mrs. Best has returned from Cor- vallis where she has been visiting her son Will. George Adams being sick with ap pendicitis has delayed their trip to California. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kochn visited in Oak Grove Monday. Mrs. John Sykes is dangerously ill with heart trouble. Mr. J. R. Chapman is busy dig ging potatoes. He expects to have close to a thousand bushels. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kochn visited the latter 's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Greenwood Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Chapman is expecting her mother from rorltand bunduy. Merle Putman visited Ammon Grice Sunday. Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Turner Friday evening and had a very pleas ant time. Music formed the chief en tertainment of the evening. Supper was served at 6 o'clock. After sup per a beautiful lamp was presented to the hostess. Those enioying the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kounleur. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cannoy, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hacker, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Byers, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Theo, Bernard, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gardner, Mr? and Mrs. Wm. Byers, Mrs. James Imlah, Mrs. Anna Mr Dunlin, Mrs. Max Bailey. Mrs. J. R. Chapman, Miss Nellie Taylor. Miss Hearths Cannoy, Miss Vesta Gardner, Miss Mae Lynch, Miss Anna Connor, Miss Mary Wisher, Miss Esther" Bnil- ey. Miss Mildred Imlah. Miss Mta Cannoy. Miss Dorothy Thomas, Dr. J. O. Turner of Portland. Charlie Pearee. Richard Pearce. T. O. Turner, Victor Lynch, Sam J. Chapman, Har ry Lynch, Master Lynn Turner. AIRLIE A. R. Lewis and wife attended the stock show in Portland last week. W. E. Wiliiams made a buin-vt trip to Indeieiidcnce Saturday. Mrs. Itave Simpson was calling to Independence Saturday. Several have had their milk test ed since the tester has been installed in the school and some were surprised at the results. Miss MeGuyer of Albany who is visiting Mm. I'lrieh, got a fall Sun day evening on the aide walk and re ceived injuries sufficient to call for the doctor s assistance. Our school supervisor waa a caller here Monday evening. Lewis Caugbey and son Alien were callers in Independence Tuesday. Mr. Adams, the dentist is kept busy now. ' Football Boys Entertained, The football boys of Dallas high were royally entertained by their la dy mends last Saturday evening at the W. O. W. hall. The rooms were tastefully decorated in mistletoe and the high school colors, orange and black were prominently display ed. A short musical program was ren dered, after which an elaborate ban qnet was served. In the center of the (banquet) table, was a minature football field, which was very attrac tive. Several' toasts were given. Miss Horner presiding as toast mis tress. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and daneing. Those present were: Messrs. Elmer Bald eree, Jack Eakin, Lynn Matheny, Joe Heigerson, Fred Oooch, Harold Mil- ler, Laird Woods, Merle Myers George Fuller, Ray Boydston, New man Dennis. Allen Cadle, Art Miles, Herbert bhephard, Earnest Hoising- ton, Loren Butler and Kalph Howe. Misses tin I lie Smith, Gladys Lough ary, Carolyn Gohrke, Blanch Math eny, Pauline Coad, Marie Griffin, Louise Miles, Mabel Grant, Mamie Victor, Helen Loughary, Merle Grant, Francis Harrington, Lueile Harring ton Maud Barnes, Miss Horner, Miss Sheridan and Miss McDonald. AI BOOTHS A GREAT ATTRACTION M. E. Smead of Portland Returns and Telia Benefits to State From Ex hibit.' " ' The Portland Telegram says that the Oregon exhibits at the United states Land Show held recently at Chicago excelled all other exhibits and did more to advertise the Beaver State thany any previous land show was the consensus of opinion or not only the men in charge ot the Oregon both, but visitors themselves, accord ing to M. E. Smead, of the Portland Commercial Club, who returned from Chicago Tuesday morning. Oregon s participation in the land show was a success in every particu lar,'' said nmead. ' Our booth was the main attraction and there was continuous demand for information. The Oregon booth was different from the others and presented a greater in vitation to the public. There were no hands off ' or "keep out' signs among our displays. People showed their interest by making notes, eom- ing back for the second and third time to make inquiries. I noticed that none of the Oregon literature was dropped on the floor or in the streets, and that is a good sign that the people are vitally interested in Oregon. "We have beyond a doubt the greatest diversity of products on dis play, the Great Northern and the Northern Pacific railroads also had booth with a lecture hall and co operated with us in advertising. One of the most attractive features of our lisplay was the color scheme.Orange and black seemed to blend with the fruit and vegetables colors. Even our personal cards were made up in those colors. Every exhibit was labeled with the grower's name and our boosters ncluded William Hanlev, of Burns, Oregon, president or the Central Ore gon Development League; D. M. Iiwe, of Ashland; C, H. Stewart, of Albany, and M. J. Duryea, of Eugene, who were capable of giving informa- tion on any subject pertaining to their espeetive localities, these men made addresses to multitudes and their sound, forceful arguments were im prcssive. Smead said that Oregon Day, De- rtnber ft, was not worthy for many easons. The greater part of the titie was taken up with illustiai.; lecture by C. C. Chapman, secreluiy of the Commercial Club; William Hauley and others. Women visitors were decorated with Oregon mistle toe and the farmers were given samp les of grain. Oregon songs were the feature of the musical programme." Taking Depositions. The larger part of three days waa exhausted in the taking of depositions before L. I). Brown, attorney at law of this citv in connection with the contesting of the will of the late Lucy Kllen Howell, trunk Howell, hus band of the late Mrs. Rowell is eon testing the will in the Lincoln County court on the grounds that -she did not have legal capacity to make such will. Tlie will provides thst almost all of her estate was to go to the Ad vent it Church, amounting to about $20,000. -v Ed. T. Coad and Oscar Hayter represented the contestant, and Wm. A. Wiliams of Portland and J. F. Stewart of Toledo, represented the beneficiaries. The depositions of about twenty witnesses were taken in the rooms of the county court at the court house. County Judge John Koe-srty of Lin coln County was in Dallas and waa present at the taking of the depo sitions, i 1 LEADS SI W COUNTY ID III BRIEFS Items of Interest in Country Districts Interestingly Told OBSERVER SPECIAL SERVICE Observer Representatives Keep in Touch With All Matters of Import ance in Their Part of the Famous "Blot Ribbon" District of the Str.ta of Oregon. MONMOUTH While everyone was enioying them selves in Monmouth, here comes the sad news flashing over the wires from New York, announcing the sudden death of Miss Opal Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hall of this city. Miss Hall was one of the most lovable young ladies of our city and one that could call everyone her friend. The body is expected to ar rive here Saturday from New York. The berieved parents and relatives have the sympathy of all in this hour of trouble. Arthur Griffa of Salem was the guest of his parents, Mr, and Mn,. U. U. Griffa. - H. Taylor of Madrass, eastern Ore-. gon, was the guest of A. N. Halleck's ramily the latter part of last week, it was his first trip to the Valley, and he expressed himself as being surprised to see everything growing so nice, and the roses blooming. He ' said as a good many others, that he expects to sell out, and come to the Valley. Mr. E. R. Pike, of Dallas, R. F. D., was the guest of A. N. Halleck's family Friday. Jr. Pillman of Portland was in Mon- miouth on business Saturday. In com pany with Hhllie Crowley the start was made in an auto, but when be- twen Salem and Brooks, the machine broke down, they had to resort to shank's horses, and R. R. and any other way to get to Monmouth. Sure ly the auto man has a hard time. poor fellow. Ed Griffa went out to Ralph Dod- son's last wek and placed in his house tne most modern appliances tor wa ter system, for both cold and hot water. Monday thi city election passed" ft with considerable excitement,, for the majority felt as though thiy anted a change, and the following Ulcers were elected: P. H. Johnson, business man. was elected Mayor, Ira C. Powell etired. W. 0. Miller and i. H. 1'ieam were elected Couucilmen: D. Stitt, Recorder; Mrs. O. D. Ouis- scnbeny. Treasure.' and Frank Mor- la Marshal. Ml c Ulcers .ire nev excipt ilu Recorder. Mrs. Quissenberry is the first woman to hold a public office here. While in Dallas Saturday we could nut help noticing the great improve ments that has been made there this ' summer, and is still being made. Wo lsited at the Observer office, while there, we found every thing moving on in first class order. Ve-scribe and C. C. Lee made a usiness trip to Salem Tuesday and everything was ail O. K. there. FALLS CITY Misses Lillian Perkins Caroline Ro- mine and Edith Montgomery went to Dallas to take the tearliers' exsmi- ation this week. Misses Chanin and Hoppe and Conrad Cockerline of the high school taught for them. Ralph Ha ring! on recently bought the Frink confectionery store. His friends wish him the best of success. Mr. and Mrs. Boetwirk who have ben selling the Mahr stock have re turned to Portland. Hev. E. I. Harington of Newberg spent several days in Falls City, vis ing relative. Mr.t Harrington ac companied him and was quite sick for several days while here. Mr. Har rington preached in the M. E. church Sunday evening. Mrs. Lloyd LIIis has been having pneumonia but is improving now. 4 . O. Johnson returned from the Dallsa hospital this week very much improved in health. He will return to Hoskins about the first of the year and get the sawmill ready for busi- ness. . Mrs. William Ellis returned from a visit wi. Natives and friends in Portland, title waa accompanied home by M. G. Ellis of the Dalles who spent several days in our citv. C. T. Wert and D. I). Bell are now comfortably settled in their new homes, they having traded homes a short time ago. The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church held a ttaaaar Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturday they served coffee and fried rakes, they also had nun pond, most of the articles for it being donated bv the Wilson Auc tion House. The Ep worth League had a candy sale in connection and Itogetber shoot fifty dollars was Ceatisae4 ea Pan Two) i. f :, i'i:' t